De Nata - Fabrica De Pasteis
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About
Family Owned & Operated business - Pastéis de Nata have a rich history tied to Portugal's monastic traditions. They were created in the early 1 9th century by monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém, Lisbon. Origins in Monasteries At that time, monasteries and convents used large amounts of egg whites to starch clothes, leaving many egg yolks unused. To prevent waste, monks developed various egg-based desserts, leading to famous Portuguese sweets like these Pastéis de Nata.
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- Typical visit: about 1 hour